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R599 VLL

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,350 mi
Last recorded120,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 VLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,350 miles

nsf steering idler slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2012 120,350 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nsf steering idler slight play

Pass 20 Jun 2011 105,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 100,306 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 100,306 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 91,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

f tyre slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,227 miles

f tyre slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2008 85,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,414 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 72,998 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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R599 VLL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R599 VLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R599 VLL registered?

R599 VLL is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R599 VLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R599 VLL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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